Fender Made in Japan Short Scale Jazz Bass "Junior Collection" - Black - price dropped - *SOLD* £700 London, Finsbury Park

[CoogiSweater]

Fender Made in Japan Short Scale Jazz Bass, Piano Black.

 

Awesome short scale bass, only selling to reduce number of basses and unfortunately not getting much use. I can't see any scratches etc on it. Imported from Japan in September 2024, around £850 new including import duties. Can include the Fender gig bag it shipped with. Price now dropped to £580.

 

Weight is 3350g.

 

Collection from North London.

 

Description from original seller below:

 

The Made in Japan Junior Collection Jazz Bass features a 30" scale fingerboard with traditional Fender looks,

The 30" scale fretboard makes it an excellent choice for entry-level players and younger players who are just starting out.

 

The 30" scale fingerboard makes it easier to play chords and reduces the burden on the fingers when pressing strings,

The compact body, scaled down to approximately 94%, and the new body cavity design make it lighter, providing greater playability.

 

The newly designed Junior Collection Modified Single Coil Jazz Bass pickups provide the extended, undulating tone of a Jazz Bass.

 

Vintage tuners and a vintage-style 4-saddle bridge ensure tuning stability.

 

Neck Material

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Fingerboard radius: 9.5" (241 mm)

Neck Finish:Satin Urethane

Neck:Maple

Neck Shape:Modern "C

Number of frets:19

Nut Material:Bone

Nut Width:1.5" (38.1 mm)

Position Inlay: White Dot

Nut Material: Bone

 

Body Material

Body: Basswood

Body Finish: Gloss Polyester

Body Material:Basswood

Body Shape:Jazz Bass

 

Hardware Material

Bridge:4-Saddle Vintage-Style

Control Knob:Black Plastic

Hardware Finish:Nickel/Chrome

Neck Plate: 4-Bolt

Pickguard:4-Ply Tortoiseshell or 3-Ply Mint Green or 3-Ply Eggshell

String:Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges)

Tuning Machine: Vintage-Style

 

Electronics Materials

Bridge Pickup: Junior Collection Modified Single Coil Jazz Bass

Controls: Volume 1.(Middle Pickup), Volume 2.(Bridge Pickup), Master Tone

Middle Pickup: Junior Collection Modified Single Coil Jazz Bass

Pickup Configuration: SS

Edited July 1 by CoogiSweater
price change

[kristo]

I’ve had one of these in the past and miss it. Are you interested in trades? I have a reissue Kay K162. 

[CoogiSweater]

Sorry, looking to reduce collection/sell rather than trade at the moment. I suspect at some point in the future when  I have more space I will also be looking to rebuy one of these…

[LiverJerky]

Super tempted as I’ve been looking for one of these for quite a while now.

Only problem is I fear I’m too superficial and just can’t get on with the black finish… I still keep coming back though.

 

Good luck with the sale - it would be great to hear your thoughts on the bass!

[EssentialTension]

I have one  of these which i bought from @kristo.

 

I like it a lot.

[CoogiSweater]

22 hours ago, LiverJerky said:

Super tempted as I’ve been looking for one of these for quite a while now.

Only problem is I fear I’m too superficial and just can’t get on with the black finish… I still keep coming back though.

 

Good luck with the sale - it would be great to hear your thoughts on the bass!

 

I would say that I would also not usually be a fan... all my other instruments are some version of natural finishes/sunbursts. But for some reason the piano black on the smaller than usual jazz bass body, with the dark rosewood board, mint pick guard... looks excellent! It's also lightweight and plays great! What more could you ask for...

[CoogiSweater]

Dropping price to £600!

[sblueplanet]

Wish this was a lefty. Still looking for one.

[MJJS]

Given the size of the Short Scale Appreciation thread, I’m surprised this is still here.

[crazyhorse]

I have one of these - nice bass and cost me a fortune to get it imported from Japan! Can't believe it hasn't gone yet. Shame I already have one coz I am right around the corner in Archway

 

[CoogiSweater]

I'll give it a cross post over there. I have also listed this on eBay and someone has said they will make a bid on the listing - so this may well be gone by the end of the week.

[alexcar66]

Still for sale ?